Sydonia
Encyclopedia
Sydonia is an alternative
rock
band formed in 1997 in Melbourne
, Victoria
. The band consists of Dana Roskvist, Adam Murray, Sean Bailey and Sam Haycroft.
The band has released 4 EPs (Sojourn, I'd Say No, Subordinate, (Man)ipulate) as well as the full-length album Given To Destroyers through MGM. Several singles have had airplay on Triple J
, Triple M
and Channel V
. There is a second album in the works for a 2011 release, with first single "Ocean of Storms" listenable on the band's MySpace as of the 14 July.
They have toured with notable bands such as Stone Sour
, Slipknot
, Machine Head
and Lamb of God
, as well as fellow Australians Dead Letter Circus
and Mammal
.
The band's current line up, consisting of Dana Roskvist (vocals, guitars), Adam Murray (bass, vocals), Sam Haycroft (guitars, vocals) and Sean Bailey (samples, drums) has existed from St Patrick’s Day in 2003.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band formed in 1997 in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
. The band consists of Dana Roskvist, Adam Murray, Sean Bailey and Sam Haycroft.
The band has released 4 EPs (Sojourn, I'd Say No, Subordinate, (Man)ipulate) as well as the full-length album Given To Destroyers through MGM. Several singles have had airplay on Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
, Triple M
Triple M
The Triple M Network is an active rock radio network in Australia owned by media company Austereo, who also own the Today Network.- History :...
and Channel V
Channel V
Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
. There is a second album in the works for a 2011 release, with first single "Ocean of Storms" listenable on the band's MySpace as of the 14 July.
They have toured with notable bands such as Stone Sour
Stone Sour
Stone Sour is an American rock band from Des Moines, Iowa. Since 2006, the group has been composed of Corey Taylor , Jim Root , Josh Rand, , Shawn Economaki and Roy Mayorga . Original drummer Joel Ekman left the group in 2006...
, Slipknot
Slipknot (band)
Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray...
, Machine Head
Machine Head (band)
Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California. Formed on October 12, 1991, the group was founded by Robb Flynn and Adam Duce. There have been 4 member changes since their inception. The current lineup of the band comprises Flynn , Duce , ex-Vio-Lence guitarist Phil Demmel ,...
and Lamb of God
Lamb of God (band)
Lamb of God is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1994, the group consists of vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell, and drummer Chris Adler...
, as well as fellow Australians Dead Letter Circus
Dead Letter Circus
Dead Letter Circus are an alternative rock band from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, who have been compared to The Mars Volta and Karnivool and have become one of the more popular bands in Australian rock...
and Mammal
Mammal (band)
Mammal were an Australian band that formed in March 2006. Mammal rose up the ranks of the Australian music scene very quickly. Their first self titled EP was recorded soon after the band came together. Their debut live album "Vol:1 The Aural Underground" was recorded just 4 months after the band...
.
Early history (2003-2005)
Sydonia was originally formed in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. They released three EPs, "Id Say No" in 2003, "Subordinate" in 2004, and "(Man)ipulate" in 2005. All EP's have become quite rare.The band's current line up, consisting of Dana Roskvist (vocals, guitars), Adam Murray (bass, vocals), Sam Haycroft (guitars, vocals) and Sean Bailey (samples, drums) has existed from St Patrick’s Day in 2003.
2006
Following the 3 EP's and many years of honing their sound and identity as a band, Sydonia recorded their debut album in April 2006. "Given To Destroyers", taking its name from single "No Woman's Land", was recorded over 14 days in Backbeach Studio with producer DW Norton. Despite offering distribution deals to several independent labels, Sydonia eventually elected to release the album independently in September 2006 with distribution through Green Media (MGM) Australia.2007
- A headlining national tour of Australia
- Personally invited to tour Australia with Lamb of GodLamb of God (band)Lamb of God is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1994, the group consists of vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell, and drummer Chris Adler...
(USA). - First "Given To Destroyers" single "Sorry" video received multiple screenings on Channel V and RAGE.
- "Sorry" and second single "No Woman's Land" received regular airplay on Triple JTriple Jtriple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
. - Received awards at the "Noisies" Award Night.
- Toured the east coast of Australia with Stone SourStone SourStone Sour is an American rock band from Des Moines, Iowa. Since 2006, the group has been composed of Corey Taylor , Jim Root , Josh Rand, , Shawn Economaki and Roy Mayorga . Original drummer Joel Ekman left the group in 2006...
(USA). - Subsequently invited to tour the USA with Stone Sour and Dirty Little RabbitsDirty Little RabbitsDirty Little Rabbits is an American alternative rock band formed in 2007 in Johnston, Iowa. They are often referred to as a side project of Shawn Crahan, a member/founder of Heavy Metal band Slipknot.-History:...
(USA). This is later documented on the band's DVD "Through A Lens Is All We Are".
2008
- Toured the east coast of Australia with MammalMammal (band)Mammal were an Australian band that formed in March 2006. Mammal rose up the ranks of the Australian music scene very quickly. Their first self titled EP was recorded soon after the band came together. Their debut live album "Vol:1 The Aural Underground" was recorded just 4 months after the band...
. A review of the Sydney show here:http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/events/13978/Mammal - Third album single "Taste More" video featured on "New Videos" on Channel VChannel VChannel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
website. - Personally invited to tour Australia nationally with SlipknotSlipknot (band)Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray...
(USA) & Machine HeadMachine Head (band)Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California. Formed on October 12, 1991, the group was founded by Robb Flynn and Adam Duce. There have been 4 member changes since their inception. The current lineup of the band comprises Flynn , Duce , ex-Vio-Lence guitarist Phil Demmel ,...
(USA).
2009
- Toured the east coast of Australia to launch "Through a Lens Is All We Are", a DVD that documents their United States tour with Stone SourStone SourStone Sour is an American rock band from Des Moines, Iowa. Since 2006, the group has been composed of Corey Taylor , Jim Root , Josh Rand, , Shawn Economaki and Roy Mayorga . Original drummer Joel Ekman left the group in 2006...
and Dirty Little RabbitsDirty Little RabbitsDirty Little Rabbits is an American alternative rock band formed in 2007 in Johnston, Iowa. They are often referred to as a side project of Shawn Crahan, a member/founder of Heavy Metal band Slipknot.-History:...
, as well as various Australian tours. - Toured around Australia with Dead Letter CircusDead Letter CircusDead Letter Circus are an alternative rock band from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, who have been compared to The Mars Volta and Karnivool and have become one of the more popular bands in Australian rock...
on the "Space on the Wall" tour. - Another headlining tour of Australia.
2010
- Played the "Rock the Bay" festival with acts such as .hinge, Full Scale, Twelve Foot Ninja and Sleep Parade.
- Toured the east coast of Australia with American act Between the Buried and MeBetween the Buried and MeBetween the Buried and Me is an American heavy metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina. They have released a total of five studio albums, as well as a cover album, an EP and a live DVD/CD...
. - Began work on upcoming second full-length album.
- Had single "Oceans of Storms" from new album mixed by Colin Richardson (Slipknot, Machine Head, Trivium) with assistance from Martyn 'Ginge' Ford and Carl Bown.
- Toured Nationally with Dead Letter Circus for their 'This is a warning' Album tour.
- Toured Nationally with KornKornKorn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
for their "Korn III: Remember Who You Are" tour.
Singles
- "Sorry" (2006)
- "No Woman's Land" (2007)
- "Taste More" (2008)
- "Ocean of Storms" (2010)
External links
- http://www.sydonia.com.au/
- http://www.myspace.com/sydonia
- http://www.reverbnation.com/sydonia
- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sydonia/160337921708
- http://twitter.com/samsydonia
- http://www.youtube.com/samsydonia